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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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